Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan have called for a de-escalation of regional conflicts, including the crisis in Ethiopia and Sudan's civil war. The joint statement, issued after a meeting in New Alamein City, Egypt, urges dialogue and a peaceful resolution. The call comes amid growing tension between Ethiopia's federal government and authorities in the northern Tigray region, sparking fears of a return to

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has started his second five-year term as the country formally begins a new parliamentary term amid renewed conflict in Tigray and worsening tensions with neighbouring Eritrea.

Ahmed took the oath during the inaugural session of the seventh House of Peoples' Representatives, with the new administration described as the "Medemer Government", reflecting his political

Rebel forces in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region have temporarily withdrawn from the regional capital, Mekelle, as fighting with government forces moves closer to the city. The Tigray People's Liberation Front said it relocated its fighters to reduce risks to civilians.

The residents said that pro-government forces now control Mekelle and mobile phone services have resumed in parts of the city. The

Somaliland has rejected comments by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud about its relationship with Israel and the strategic port of Berbera, saying Somalia has no authority over Somaliland's foreign relations.

Somaliland's Foreign Ministry described the president's remarks as misleading and reaffirmed its claim to sovereignty, saying its diplomatic ties with Israel are sovereign decisions intended

Civilians have been caught in the crossfire between opposing forces as fighting spreads across northern Ethiopia. Amid reports of casualties, little information is emerging from the affected region due to widespread disruptions to internet and communication services.

Eyewitnesses, however, describe a growing toll on civilians, with some reporting that they were sheltering in their homes when heavy artillery

Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic relations as renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a wider regional conflict.

Ethiopia announced the closure of its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats, accusing them of posing a national security threat, prompting Eritrea to respond by cutting

Tigray militia members in Ethiopia have confirmed they were in a state of "full-blown war" with the federal government, saying they've seized control of several towns and airports, as reports of heavy artillery attacks in neighbouring regions emerge.

The Tigray People's Liberation Front, which dominates the region, has

The Ethiopian Peoples' Forces Alliance for Survival has arrived at a time when the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is grappling with armed conflict and deepening political and ethnic divisions. There is fighting in the Amhara region between federal forces and local insurgents. Meanwhile, rising tensions in Tigray have sparked fears of renewed war. These are only two flashpoints in a sea of political divisions

The Sudanese government has said it has no intention of going to war with Ethiopia, despite accusing the country of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Speaking to journalists amid heightened tensions along the Sudan-Ethiopia border, the deputy head of Sudan's Sovereignty Council, Gen. Malik Agar, said Sudan has faced an increasingly "hostile position from Addis Ababa".

Authorities in Ethiopia's Oromia Region are investigating reports of bird and wildlife deaths linked to chemicals used in informal gold mining near Borena National Park.

Residents said that mining chemicals have contaminated water sources and habitats, affecting birds, bees and other wildlife, with particular concern for the endangered Stresemann's bushcrow. Three people were detained in connection with